Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/702,019

RADIO TERMINAL, RADIO ACCESS NETWORK NODE, AND METHODS THEREFOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Priority

Nov 08, 2021 — JP 2021-182105 +1 more

Examiner

ZHAO, WEI

Art Unit

2479

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (90%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1082 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

968 granted / 1082 resolved

+31.5% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

1103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

67.9%

+27.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§112

17.6%

-22.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1082 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 17, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 5m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1082 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.